This is Your Life Cycle

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What is a life cycle?

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A life cycle is the series of stages that an organism goes through from the beginning of its life until it dies.

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What are the stages of a dragonfly's life cycle?

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The stages of a dragonfly's life cycle include egg, nymph, and adult.

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What is a swamp?

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A swamp is land that is soft and very wet, often filled with water and plants.

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Why do dragonflies lay their eggs in water?

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Dragonflies lay their eggs in water to provide a safe environment for the eggs to hatch.

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What does it mean to molt?

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To molt means to shed old skin or exoskeleton to allow for growth.

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What is the purpose of a dragonfly's nymph stage?

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The nymph stage is when the dragonfly grows and develops underwater before becoming an adult.

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What does 'unsuspecting' mean?

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If you are unsuspecting, you do not notice something that is happening or may happen.

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How do dragonflies help the ecosystem?

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Dragonflies help control mosquito populations and serve as food for other animals.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen.

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Why do some animals hide their young?

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Some animals hide their young to protect them from predators.